Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...
Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...
Louw to return to Stormers in 2026
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Wilco Louw will return to the Stormers on a long-term deal from the start of the 26/27 season. Louw made his debut for the Stormers in 2015 and his impressive performances would see him...
Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...
Bulls unveil URC squad with Nortje at the helm
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forward Ruan Nortje will captain the Bulls in this season’s United Rugby Championship, which begins later this month.In confirming the appointment, new coach Johan Ackermann explained that...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
10 Key Moments In All Black Win Over The Springboks
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea ran out for his 100th All Black appearance at Eden Park and went on to make the final match winning penalty win to keep the Eden Park record alive. Here are the key moments from the clash. 10...
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
